The nurse is discussing metabolic stress and how it creates protein catabolism with the nutrition class. The nurse is asked how you know protein catabolism is occurring. What would be the best answer?
A) The body goes into a negative nitrogen balance.
B) The body is full of free radicals.
C) The body goes into a positive nitrogen balance.
D) The body is full of free fatty acids.
A
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A negative nitrogen balance occurs as muscle proteins are catabolized to provide amino acids for protein synthesis, immune system proteins, and glucose synthesis.
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A) Partial small-bowel obstruction B) Appendicitis C) After having a baby D) After a myocardial infarction (MI) E) After anthelmintic therapy
The nurse is preparing a client with diverticulitis for discharge from the hospital. Which statement by the client indicates that additional teaching is needed?
a. "I will ride my bike or take a long walk at least three times a week." b. "I will try to include at least 25 g of fiber in my diet every day." c. "I will take a senna laxative at bedtime to avoid becoming constipated." d. "I will use my legs rather than my back muscles when I lift heavy objects."
What type of data can researchers summarize and describe with descriptive statistics?
A) Qualitative B) Quantitative C) Qualitative and quantitative D) Neither qualitative or quantitative